How to get from Ankara to Helsinki
A real 4-leg route: bus, flight. Door to door 28h 27m, from €134.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Helsinki. The most useful door-to-door route takes 28h 27m by bus, flight, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 2340 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on August 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Ankara to Helsinki: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ankara Esenboğa Airport → KayaşbusAirport shuttle bus·47m
- 2Kayaş → Istanbulbus
Kamil Koç·8h 17m - 3İstanbul Alibeyköy → İstanbul DudullubusFlixBus·1h 09m
- 4Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Helsinki Vantaaflight
Pegasus Airlines·3h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Ankara to Helsinki prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
How the trip from Ankara to Helsinki works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Ankara to Kayaş, about 47 min. Transfer in Kayaş and continue by Kamil Koç bus on to Istanbul (8h 17m). Transfer in İstanbul Alibeyköy and continue by FlixBus bus on to İstanbul Dudullu (1h 9m). Transfer in Istanbul and continue by Pegasus Airlines flight on to Helsinki (3h 40m). In total it's roughly €134 over 28h 27m, 3 transfers.
Along the way to Helsinki
DepartureAnkara
Change hereIstanbulChange hereİstanbul DudulluWho runs Ankara to Helsinki
Kamil KoçKayaş-Istanbul, İstanbul Alibeyköy-İstanbul DudulluBook →Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Helsinki VantaaSee live options and dates →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Book →
airBalticSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Kamil Koç, FlixBus, Pegasus Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Ankara to Helsinki: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Helsinki?+−
The most useful route takes about 28h 27m by bus, flight, 3 transfers.
How far is Helsinki from Ankara?+−
About 2340 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Helsinki cost?+−
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €134 to €215. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Ankara to Helsinki?+−
The most useful route we found connects: 3 transfers, 28h 27m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Helsinki?+−
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 28h 27m. About 12h 54m of that is waiting between legs.
What are the airport codes for Ankara and Helsinki?+−
Ankara is ESB and Helsinki is HEL, so this route is usually written ESB to HEL.
Which operators run Ankara to Helsinki?+−
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Kamil Koç, FlixBus, Pegasus Airlines.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Helsinki?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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